Coral Reef
True or False: Coral is a rock.
False! Coral is made up of tiny marine animals.
True or False: Jellyfish aren't actually fish.
True! They are actually considered to be invertebrates.
What is a main difference between lake water and ocean water?
Oceans are salty!
Where do Sea Turtles lay their eggs?
Nesting Beaches
True or False: Shark eggs are called "mermaid purses".
True!
True or False: Coral reefs are home to 10% of all the world's marine life.
False! Coral reefs provide a home for 25% of all marine life. Over 4,000 different species of fish rely on coral reefs.
Are fish warm or cold blooded?
True or False: Oceans can have currents that are warm or cold.
True!
Ture or False: Whales are considered to be mammals, not fish.
True!
Pups
True or False: Some barrier reefs are so large they can be viewed from space!
True
What is the name of the fish that lures in its prey with a light.
Anglerfish
What percentage of the ocean has been explored to date?
Roughly 5 percent of ocean has been explored.
Name a creature that is a crustacean.
Sharks are the only fish that have what?
Eyelids
What do trees and coral reefs have in common?
They both have growth rings!
What is the most popular fish to have as a pet?
Goldfish
What are the different sections of the world ocean called?
The Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Arctic Oceans.
What fish is a horrible swimmer?
Seahorse
What mammal is a predator to sharks?
Killer Whale
What is the largest coral reef?
The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia
Most brands of lipstick contain what?
Fish scales
What is the largest known fish in the ocean?
Whale Sharks which are known to reach more than 40 feet in length!
What kind of fish inflates as a defensive mechanism?
Pufferfish
Name 5 different types of sharks. 100 Bonus points if you can list 10!
Great White, Tiger, Hammerhead, Whale Shark, Goblin Shark, Bull Shark, Blue Shark, Nurse Shark, Basking Shark, Blacktip Shark, Lemon Shark, etc...
More than 500 species!